"Animal Farm Uncle" Voice Actor Jiwhan Ahn Suspends Activities Due to Health Reasons

Jiwhan An, Voice Actor. Provided by Cryos Entertainment

Cryos Entertainment announced on December 16 that voice actor Jiwhan An will be temporarily suspending his activities due to health reasons.

Jiwhan An will pause all broadcasting activities for the time being, including his narration work for SBS's "TV Animal Farm" and his role on the Korean Armed Forces Broadcasting Service's "Exciting Radio." The agency stated, "He plans to focus on recovery and taking care of his health."

Jiwhan An is a veteran voice actor who debuted in 1993 as part of MBC's open recruitment and has been active for 32 years. He gained widespread recognition as the main voice actor for "TV Animal Farm" for 24 years, earning the nickname "Animal Farm Uncle." He also provided narration for variety shows such as MBC's "Radio Star" and JTBC's "Cinema on the Floor."

He showcased his character acting in animations such as "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Slam Dunk," and "Olympus Guardian," and also appeared as an actor in films like "Galaxy" and "The Sea I Wished For," as well as dramas such as "Andante of Love" and "Gangnam Scandal."